5 roster moves the Houston Rockets need to make this offseason

Offseason move for the Houston Rockets: 2. Pick up Jae’Sean Tate’s team option

As the Rockets are in full rebuild mode, they need a decent level of production at a low cost. Jae’Sean Tate is a player who fits the bill, given that he started 75 of the 76 games that he played in and produced at a high level.

Having been with the franchise for two seasons, he has shown what he can produce. In fact, Tate produced similar numbers in both seasons, meaning that the Rockets know what they are getting every time that he hits the floor.

Over the two seasons, Tate has averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes per game. He is at his best when attacking the hoop, which is evidenced by his 49.8 percent field goal percentage. His three-point shooting could use some work, though, as he is only hitting 31.2 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.

However, with all that being taken into account, Tate is an incredibly athletic player who will benefit the team moving forward. He has one year left on his deal, which is a team option worth just under $1.8 million. The Rockets are not going to be able to replicate Tate’s production at that cost.